|
|
      
2013 Asia-Pacific Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar
"Overcoming the Hardships: Responding to Disasters with SAR" |
Weather
The average highest temperature in a day in Tsukuba is around 26 °C and
the lowest is around 18 °C in September.
Lunch
The detail will be announced on site.
Electricity
 (Photo: Japanese 2-flat-pin plug (Type A))
Electric power supply is 100V/50Hz in Eastern Japan including Tsukuba and
Tokyo. Japanese power outlets are physically identical to 2-flat-pin North
American outlets (Type A). Some North American devices will work fine in
Japan without plug adapter, however, some sensitive devices may not work
properly or even get damaged.
Language
Official language of this conference is English.
Internet Connection
Wireless LAN can be used in the Multi-Purpose Hall.
Currency and credit card
Only Japanese Yen is available. The recent exchange rate is about 1 USD for 100 Yen.
Most hotels, large restaurants and shops will accept international credit
cards, the most widely recognized being American Express, MasterCard and
Visa.
Time Difference
GMT+9 / No daylight savings time
Business Hours
Government office hours are from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM from Monday through Friday.
Banking business hours, however, are from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM on weekdays,
and close on weekends.
Tipping
Tipping is not necessary in Japan.
|
|
